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Hollow tiles
High- Cause:
- Insufficient or unevenly spread adhesive under the tile.
- Impact:
- Tiles cracking over time and with foot traffic.
Stage 5: Flooring & CladdingInterior Flooring
Interior Flooring
& Wall Cladding
You see the tiles, marble and ceramics on your floors and walls every day. We take handover after installation and check flatness, falls and joints, and that there are no hollow or broken tiles.
From 700 AED
1Single Handover Inspection
- Specialised Engineers
- Photo Report
- All Emirates
Tile ChecksIllustration
Grout (joints)Hollow tiles (void)
What Is Interior Flooring?
Interior flooring and wall cladding are the tiles, marble, ceramic and porcelain on floors and on bathroom and kitchen walls. The flooring inspection is an engineering visit after installation, where our engineers check the quality of installation and finish before the work is handed over from the contractor.
The inspection matters because tile defects stay with you for years: hollow tiles crack over time, wrong falls pool water in the bathroom, and uneven joints spoil the look of the home. Fixing them after handover means breaking out and replacing tiles you may not find in the same colour.
Handover of Interior Flooring
We inspect the tiles and cladding once at handover, after installation.
Single Inspection
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Flooring and Cladding Handover
When: After the tiles are laid and grouted, and before taking handover from the contractor.
Once you take handover from the contractor, any defect becomes your responsibility. We check the installation and finish while you can still ask the contractor to fix things.
Key Items We Inspect
Flatness
Tiles flat with no lippage between them.
Falls
Falls towards the drains in bathrooms, kitchens and balconies.
Hollow Tiles
Checking tiles for voids underneath (hollow tiles).
Joints and Grouting
Even joint widths and complete grouting.
Wall Cladding
Cladding plumb with straight courses.
Breakage and Damage
Tiles free of cracks, scratches and colour variation.
Cutting and Finishing
Tile cuts around pipes, sockets and corners.
Most Common Problems at This Stage
Reverse falls
High- Cause:
- Falls not set towards the drain.
- Impact:
- Water pooling on the floor.
Uneven joints
Medium- Cause:
- Laid without plastic spacers.
- Impact:
- An inconsistent look and weak grouting.
Equipment We Use
From the Fahison equipment featured on our home page.
Spirit LevelTape Measure
Tips Before the Inspection
To help you get more out of the visit.
Do
- Request the handover before making the final payment to the contractor.
- Keep spare tiles from the same batch.
- Request the handover before installing furniture and the kitchen.
Avoid
- Walking on the tiles before the adhesive dries.
- Delaying grouting for a long time.
- Taking handover without testing the falls with water.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Interior Flooring.
What are hollow tiles?
Tiles with a void underneath due to insufficient adhesive, recognisable by their sound when tapped. Over time they crack or come loose.
When should I request the handover?
After installation and grouting are complete, and before taking handover of the work from the contractor.
How much does the interior flooring inspection cost?
From 700 AED.
Inspections in the Same Stage
Flooring & Cladding.
Tiling Done?
Book the handover before you take over from the contractor, and we'll arrange the visit time with you.